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The Singer’s Ego
Finding Balance between Music and Life
A Guide for Singers and Those Who Teach
and Work with Singers
Lynn Eustis
“Many singers deal with the problem of separating
themselves from the ‘the voice.’ Dozens of singers I
know will describe the actions of ‘the voice’ as completely
alien to their own desires, as though ‘the
voice’ itself were another person misbehaving in
their relationship.”
—Lynn Eustis, in The Singer’s Ego
Few people, other than singers
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themselves, understand the daily
psychological conflicts that make up the singer’s
world—challenges unique to those who carry their
instrument in their own body.
Singers must deal with crises of vocal health and
self-doubt, take criticism of every aspect of their
appearance, and endure the stereotypes of the “diva”
label, all while communicating the most profound
human emotions through their music. And while music schools do much to prepare
voice majors technically, they often look past the inner turmoil that is an unavoidable
part of the singer’s life.
The Singer’s Ego is a groundbreaking book that explores the serious issues singers
face, issues with profound implications for both singers and their teachers.
From the psychological to the practical, anything that can or will affect a singer’s
performance is included in this book. Author Lynn Eustis, a graduate of the Curtis
Institute of Music and voice instructor at the University of North Texas, draws from
her experience as a professional singer and the wisdom gained from her many years of
teaching voice.
This book is divided into two parts: “The Inner World,” which covers all of the
emotional and personal issues involved with singing, and “The Outer World,” which
addresses questions of public perception and performance. At the end of each chapter,
Eustis includes a section called “Further Exploration,” which is filled with introspective
exercises.
This book is an invaluable addition to the libraries of singers, conductors, and
teachers of singing at all levels.
Lynn Eustis is Assistant Professor of Voice at the University of North Texas.
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